About the job
Binance is the global blockchain company behind the worlds largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?
Responsibilities
Assist in handling ongoing litigations, arbitrations, and investigations
Manage legal efforts in response to contentious inquiries, including pre-litigation and regulatory matters, encountered by the company and internal stakeholders
Take charge of external communication with external counsels and negotiating with the opposition
Provide proactive, in-depth, commercially sensible legal advice to all stakeholders
Support in the development and implementation of legal strategy to reduce the risk of disputes while balancing against the organizations overall business strategy
Assist in negotiation of contracts for different business lines in the ecosystem, and support in a variety of risk management projects
Be responsible for drafting and reviewing litigation and arbitration documents, including discovery responses, dispositive motions, expert reports, and settlement agreements
Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility
Provide legal business partner training and counsel non-legal associates to enable stronger legal acumen across the company
Take prudent risks within the context of the overall business, and advise and implement solutions to address issues identified
Provide administrative support to manage billing, legal contracts, corporate documents and other documentation
General overall support to the legal team
Requirements
Qualified lawyer in dispute resolution with 5-7 years of experience at a reputable global law firm, in-house experience a plus
Law degree from a top law school
Knowledge of financial products (including spot trading, margin trading, futures and options) essential
Experience with handling disputes for traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency organizations is highly preferred
Experience with handling regulatory inquiries, requests for information and investigations is preferred
Interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its development
Possesses solid legal technical expertise as well as sound business and people judgment sense
Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects
Can develop relevant and creative solutions to handle risks and manage disputes
Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills
Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus for communication with various stakeholders in the company
Working at Binance
Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
International work environment and flat organisation
Great career development opportunities in a growing company
Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
Competitive salary
Flexible working hours, Casual work attire